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Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD

Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, depression
1110 Yankee Doodle Road
Eagan, MN 55121

Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD is a psychologist in Eagan, MN specializing in psychology. Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD is affiliated with Allina Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

1110 Yankee Doodle Road
Eagan, MN 55121

Address:

701 Park Avenue Psychiatry, Suite S1.260
Minneapolis, MN 55415

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Some issues Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD treated as a psychologist in Eagan, MN were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 205

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD.

Gender
Female 19
Male 20
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 27
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 29
High Cholesterol 22
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 3
Depression 52
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 12
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia 2
Cancer

Education & Training

She has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 31 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Danielle Nicole Potokar, LP, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Eagan, MN. 

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Biography

Dr. Danielle Potokar specializes in psychology. In her practice, Dr. Potokar focuses on depression and anxiety. Dr. Potokar's average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with Allina Health.

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